Procrastination
Procrastination is the act of delaying or postponing tasks or actions. It is a common human experience involving delay in everyday chores or even high-priority tasks. It can lead to feelings of guilt, inadequacy, depression and self-doubt.
Definition[edit | edit source]
Procrastination is derived from the Latin verb procrastinare, which means deferred until tomorrow. It is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. It could be further stated as a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task despite knowing it might have negative consequences.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Procrastination can be further explained with a combination of biological factors, psychological factors, and environmental factors. Some psychologists cite such behavior as a mechanism for coping with the anxiety associated with starting or completing any task or decision.
Effects[edit | edit source]
Procrastination can lead to increased stress, health problems, and poorer performance. Procrastinators tend to have more sleep issues and experience lower well-being.
Management[edit | edit source]
Various strategies have been proposed to deal with procrastination. Breaking a large task into smaller tasks can reduce procrastination. Other strategies include keeping a to-do list, using time effectively, and setting personal deadlines.
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